Well, it's official I just bought a brand new '08 Bandit 1250 SEA. It's the Canadian model so I get the full fairing and luggage... I pick it up in a few days... Whoooo.... Hooooo (insert stupid dance):rider:

I enjoyed lurking here for a while, now I can be a post whore...:-P

Graubart

05-26-2008, 08:11 PM

Nice Bandit! :clap:

I am officially jealous! :sun:

KenB

05-26-2008, 08:19 PM

Excellent choice in bikes. Miles of smiles ahead. Congrats!

whitesands

05-26-2008, 10:52 PM

Nice!

RcTimmy

05-26-2008, 10:57 PM

speachless.... well, why didn't they have this when I bought mine last summer? bummer....

CanadianFZ6

05-27-2008, 06:53 AM

speachless.... well, why didn't they have this when I bought mine last summer? bummer....

Thank guys... The US should get this model next year. It is doing very well here. I had a hard time finding one....:mrgreen:

saucisse

05-27-2008, 07:12 AM

Enjoy your new ride mate ! ;)

dmerc

05-27-2008, 08:19 AM

Congrats!! Very nice indeed!!

Those bags look like they'll really cut down on your mpg's.

How 'bout I do you a big favor, and take 'em off your hands?:rofl:

SteelD

05-27-2008, 09:25 AM

Thank guys... The US should get this model next year. It is doing very well here. I had a hard time finding one....:mrgreen:
We have it in the UK this year and it's the called the GT. As well as the luggage and fairing, the GT comes with a Garmin satnav. Does the SEA have that too?

Brass

05-27-2008, 09:36 AM

No GPS on the Canadian models, just the plastics and bags on the SEA model.

How is the nav wired in on the UK model? Does it look to have a factory connection for power or is it simply run off the GPS units own battery?

GregH

05-27-2008, 10:47 AM

And WHY don't they include any of these extras on the USA models?! :eek2:

sharkey

05-27-2008, 12:27 PM

And WHY don't they include any of these extras on the USA models?! :eek2:

Because you are a stinkin' American who remains infatuated w/ bigger is better and chromed out HD's. You have no appreciation for all that is efficient and useful.

You will take what we offer and be thankful we give you anything at all! :rofl:

CanadianFZ6

05-27-2008, 01:58 PM

We have it in the UK this year and it's the called the GT. As well as the luggage and fairing, the GT comes with a Garmin satnav. Does the SEA have that too?

No, Canadian model comes with side bags and full fairing only... No GPS or top case...:tears:

etcthorne

05-27-2008, 02:08 PM

NICE!!! Too bad it's not Red... I'm sure it will be fast enough. I like the bags.

KenB

05-27-2008, 04:29 PM

speachless.... well, why didn't they have this when I bought mine last summer? bummer....
No worries Timmy - all of the extras are available online and its cheaper to purchase them this way from what I've found.

whitesands

05-27-2008, 04:44 PM

When you pick it up post your review and some pictures of it!

SteelD

05-27-2008, 05:23 PM

The GT in the UK as we get it:

http://mailer.motocom.co.uk/images_suzuki/large/bandit_1250gt.jpg

Brass

05-27-2008, 06:16 PM

No worries Timmy - all of the extras are available online and its cheaper to purchase them this way from what I've found.

For what it's worth, I just came from my local dealer and they have the bikes listed with only a $200.00 difference. We're still getting bent over on the price though, 9799 and 9999 :angryfire

Why would anyone buy the "regular" when you could get the faired bike with luggage for only an extra $200??? :-?